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Creamy Lemon Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy lemon sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend meal.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (optional)
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  • Heat olive oil, add garlic and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp, cook 2-3 minutes per side, then remove.
  • Pour in cream and lemon juice, simmer.
  • Stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Add pasta water if needed.
  • Add pasta and shrimp, toss to coat.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Adjust lemon juice and red pepper flakes to your taste preference.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: shrimp

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 500mg